Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Approves Acquisition of UNS Energy by Fortis

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved the acquisition of UNS Energy by Fortis, finding the transaction is consistent with the public interest. The ruling is the next step toward finalizing the transaction. UNS Energy shareholders approved the acquisition on March 26, 2014. The closing of the acquisition of UNS Energy, which is expected to occur by the end of 2014, is subject to receipt of certain regulatory and government approvals, including approval by the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC); review by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States; the expiration or termination of the applicable waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended; and the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

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